You’ve probably heard at some point or another that green tea is very good for your health but what about green tea for acne?  Let’s take a look …

The two main ingredients that can help your acne condition are polyphenols and Epigallocatechin Gallate (EGCG) which are sources of antioxidants.

The presence of antioxidants in your body help it to defend against free radicals that cause damage to cells and tissues.

Since this product is natural there is less chance of side effects associated with prescription drugs and medication.

It is also known to cleanse your body from the inside a help it get rid of harmful toxins and bacteria that can cause acne break outs.  It also has antibacterial qualities which help reduce redness and inflammation – a common experience with acne lesions.

As you are probably aware one of the main causes of acne can be hormonal imbalance.  Green tea for acne has the ability to control the activity of hormones and keep them in a more balanced state which can lead to an improvement in your acne condition.

Different Forms of Green Tea Extracts?

Not everyone will like the light grass type taste from this tea but there are other forms for those that would like to try this as part of an acne treatment but cringe at having to drink it.

• There are pills available like any other vitamins and supplements that you might take.
• Gum
• Topical creams
• Powder

So there you go, even if you don’t like green tea, you still have other options available to you to take this as part of an acne solution.  Having different options is also good for teens who suffer from acne but don’t think drinking tea is “cool”.

Some acne sufferers even use this solution as a cleanser due to its antibacterial qualities.

Two cups a day can do wonders for your skin so why not give green tea for acne a try!  It should be treated as part of a healthy balanced diet and good skin care regime rather than a substitute.